Does it require a direct connection through the USB on the computer or is it ok connecting to a hub?
8015
It does require a direct connection since it does not require any software to run it. As far as I know, it will not work in a hub.
8016
Connecting it to a hub is just fine. The keypad draws very little power, and is plug and play.
1303847
Can't say. The hub doesn't require a driver so software issues would only occur if your USB3.0 card uses a driver that doesn't like it when the number of ports are increased, or has an onboard controller chip with the same issue. Best bet is to contact the manufacturer of your USB card and ask if it has any issues with having a USB3.0 hub attached.
81523
You can plug a USB hub into it and all of the ports work. I primarily got it to add USB3 to an older laptop.
951314
I have it connected to a usb 3 hub which has multiple drives including a usb ssd drive and it works seamlessly.
95048
Yes, you have to connect this hub with a power adapter. The power from the usb port of your laptop will not be enough to power the hub.
352172
The USB hub doesn't need one for most devices, the AC adapter that comes with can also easily be replaced with a universal one you buy locally.I am using it just with the USB power fine.
1279273
No it connects with a usb connection also. You can also an a tcp/ip ethernet port
35887
It uses only 1 - USB port. I have also used a USB 3 hub and it worked that way as well.
966278
I haven't tried either, but it should work. Since the hub takes up more space in a small area that I like, I don't use with my laptop.
95052
Yes. The manual clearly states that external power is required at all times. USB 3.0 ports are supposed to provide up to 900 mA, each, so requiring an external power source for hubs is pretty much written in stone. Also, it is worth noting that older computer systems probably do not have USB 3.0 ports built into them. My own laptop is a 2011 ThinkPad, and I had to buy an adapter card to get the support.
1089887
Yes, the adapter is required. I have both 3.0 external hard drive and 2.0 flash drive connected to the hub and neither is connected when the adapter is removed. I didn't know that either from the info provided on the product page. The hub works well but I would have preferred a unit that didn't require the adapter to be used. Also, the adapter cord is not very long so you'll need to have your computer fairly close to an outlet. However, it really does work well.
1481297
To run in USB 3.0 mode, the hub must be connected to a USB 3.0 port in the computer. If it is connected to a USB 2.0 port, the speed will be the slower USB 2.0 speed.
248337
No. It plugs to the swith or hub. Unless you use a doble net card. Not common at all.
259146
No. It requires external power for the drives and most other USB-powered devices. I ended up connecting my non-powered USB devices into the hub and those requiring power directly into my iMac. Fortunately, I had sufficient devices that didn't need power that it worked.
1559797
Yes, it is a powered hub so that any connected devices have the required power. So there is a power connection, Computer connection and the 6 USB ports. Hope this helps! Paul
98956
It would work fine through a hub. You probably wouldn't notice the difference, but technically connecting it directly to your computer would be a faster connection.
1867747
This is usb model and so connects to the hub on the square stand. To use wirelessly you need the Ethernet model so you can connect to your wireless router.